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Fireworks-related injuries up 38% as of Jan. 6
The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded 843 fireworks-related injuries (FWRI) from December 22, 2024, to January 6, 2025, a 38% increase from the previous year.
Fatalities from fireworks incidents remained at four.
Kwitis (mini skyrockets), five star, and boga (improvised cannons) are the leading causes of injuries.
Of the total injuries, 499 involved victims aged 19 and below, with 696 males and 147 females.
The police seized 607,046 illegal firecrackers worth PHP4.1 million and arrested 85 individuals.
Additionally, 37 cases of indiscriminate firing were recorded, resulting in five injured individuals.
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